A High Court ruling overturning approvals granted the Crown research institute Agresearch to undertake GM research across a range of […]
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NZH: Scientists say it’s time to let GM genie out of the bottle
An extensive feature by New Zealand Herald writer Chris Barton on genetic modification research in New Zealand. In three parts: […]
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An essay by BBC TV host Jimmy Doherty, who traveled the world to look at GM crops as part of […]
Continue readingNo fireworks at public GMO forum
I’m pleasantly surprised to report that — contrary to some expectations — the public forum held at Te Papa last […]
Continue readingBeyond fear and loathing: Scientists discuss GMOs
Media briefing on GMOs Media briefing from yesterday now available for playback online. Please dial 0800 449 994 and enter […]
Continue readingFood that fights heart disease – GM in the spotlight
Reports on the news wires suggest a genetically-modified soya bean that has been the subject of first phase trials in […]
Continue readingBob Brockie: GM paranoia still runs deep
Dominion Post science columnist and Victoria University honorary research associate Dr Bob Brockie writes on the subject of genetic modification […]
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1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demanded for a skilled […]
Continue readingGenetic modification explained
Genetic modification (GM) is the alteration of the genome of a plant or animal by the addition of new genetic […]
Continue readingPrince Charles warns of the risk of GM crops
The Prince of Wales warned this week that the development of genetically modified crops risked creating “the biggest disaster environmentally […]
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